BAUDETTE, Minn. – A new wave buoy system now in place on Lake of the Woods aims to improve safety, planning and experiences for boaters who cross the big lake.

In a news release, Lake of the Woods Tourism said the project began with extensive outreach to various organizations and agencies in search of support and funding. However, because Lake of the Woods is not classified as one of the Great Lakes, many of the funding programs were not available. Other organizations simply didn’t have the funding or directed project organizers to other organizations.

That’s when Lake of the Woods Tourism stepped up and took on the initiative directly.

“As the destination marketing and management organization for the region, we are proud to take the lead on this important resource,” Joe Henry, executiv

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